Tesla unveils Roadster with SpaceX thrusters; reservations open

Summary

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster features SpaceX thrusters, and reservations are open, according to the articles. The Straits Times reports the car can turn in the air, reach 97kmh from zero in less than a second and exceed 370kmh, but will not land until 2028; Hindustan Times lists Performance, Thrust and Rocket variants and features including cold-gas thrusters.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   16 Oct 2026, 03:20 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Tesla’s new Roadster can turn in the air using SpaceX thrusters, gives its acceleration and top speed, and will not land until 2028.

2. Hindustan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 10:58 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that reservations are open and describes the Performance, Thrust and Rocket variants and their features.